New ZealandPokies boss: Harm claim is over-hypedThe gambling-charity boss overseeing pokies in pubs and bars has launched a blistering attack on the problem-gambling industry.26 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionKey 'deliberately dishonest' on SkyCityIt's a particularly nasty insult because local community groups have worked hard to reduce pokie numbers, writes John Minto.25 Feb 04:30 PM
ConstructionCasino's bid for funding failsSkyCity asked for taxpayers to pay for the marketing and promotion of the international convention centre, but the Government ruled it out.20 Feb 04:30 PM
TourismTreasury's SkyCity advice ignoredOfficials in one of Prime Minister John Key's departments disregarded Treasury advice to seek guidance in how to conduct SkyCity talks with honesty and integrity.20 Feb 04:30 PM
ConstructionSelect treatment for SkyCity won't stop dealSkyCity got special treatment in its pitch to build the international convention centre - but nothing which will get in the way of a formal deal being struck.19 Feb 04:30 PM
InvestmentSkyCity near year high on convention centre newsSkyCity Entertainment Group was trading near an annual high yesterday, even before its lucrative convention centre deal clearance.19 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandNo political element to SkyCity report, John KeyPrime Minister John Key is confident there is nothing in a report tomorrow on how his controversial pokies for convention centre arrangement with SkyCity was struck that will prevent the projected from going ahead.18 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandLotto linked to gaming woesNew figures show a sharp rise in gambling problems linked to Lotto, and health officials blame big jackpots.17 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandSmall Maori group takes on lottery giantIn the heart of the Waikato, a small health provider dared to step out from the pack. Lotto, warned Hauora Waikato, has dangers.17 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandKiwi dollars dropped on pokies downThe amount of money dropped into New Zealand pokie machines fell by more than 3 per cent last year, according to new Government figures.05 Feb 09:14 PM
New ZealandCasino hit over problem gamblingThe public health experts who once led SkyCity's problem gambling programme say the casino doesn't do enough to prove they stop punters becoming addicts.31 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandKiwi punters lose $2 billionNew Zealanders lost a record $2.07 billion gambling last year with bets totalling more than $16 billion - or more than $3600 for every man, woman and child.21 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandNeighbour exploited elderly womanA woman who "ruthlessly exploited" her elderly neighbour by nearly draining her bank account to play pokie machines says she is happy with her sentence.17 Jan 08:57 PM
New ZealandBars seek bigger slice of pokie profitsPubs and bars are pushing for a gambling law change to allow them to take a profit on pokie machines, reducing the amount that gets paid back to the community.15 Jan 11:51 PM
New Zealand$1m Lotto win bonus with a baby on wayOn Friday, Auckland couple Olivia and Brent were struck by the overwhelming joy and financial worry of finding out they were having a baby.07 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandLast-minute $15m Lotto winA couple were told at two outlets they were too late to get a Lotto ticket before chancing upon a store still open and buying their ticket.03 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandLotto winner's on air fall sparks safety reviewThe organisers of Lotto say they will review safety on the set of their Saturday night television show.23 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Betting on casino hard to fathomBrian Rudman asks: "If a national convention centre is the vital piece of missing infrastructure to guarantee our future prosperity, why are they shackling it to the whims of a gambling empire?"20 Dec 08:30 PM
New ZealandPeters to share Tauranga dutiesNew Zealand First representation for Tauranga will now be shared by leader Winston Peters and the party's other MPs after the expulsion of Brendan Horan.11 Dec 01:07 AM
New ZealandPeters denies he acted too hastilyWinston Peters has defended the expulsion of NZ First list MP Brendan Horan from the party.05 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandGambling addict steals $60,000A gambling addict who stole more than $60,000 from her employer, started to steal five days after her employment.01 Dec 04:04 AM
New ZealandConvicted conman could be extraditedAustralian authorities will get the full cooperation of New Zealand investigators if they choose to extradite the conman convicted of a $3 million fraud.30 Nov 05:44 AM
New ZealandConman 'played a brazen scam'A victim of Loizos Michaels clapped as the "brazen" conman was led into the cells.30 Nov 02:03 AM
New ZealandAccused the victim: defenceThe alleged conman who carried out "bold frauds on a grand scale" says he is the victim.27 Nov 04:30 PM
New Zealand'Bold frauds on a grand scale'The alleged conman who carried out "bold frauds on a grand scale" says he is the victim.27 Nov 02:17 AM
New Zealand$20.5m Lotto winner still a mysteryThe winner of Lotto Powerball's huge jackpot is yet to claim their prize, but the owner of the Invercargill shop it was bought in hopes they might come forward today.25 Nov 05:40 PM
